Water Distribution Operator I

Job Title: Water Distribution Operator

Department: Water Distribution/Wastewater Collection

Reports To: Water Distribution/Wastewater Collection & Maintenance Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Classification: Operations

Wage Scale Designation: Wage Dependent Upon Certification Level

General Statement of Duties Under the supervision of the Water Distribution/Wastewater Collection & Maintenance Supervisor, this position is responsible for the operation, inspection, and maintenance of the water distribution system, performs meter readings and

maintenance work. Assists with work efforts relating to wastewater collection. Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspects meters for defects, damage and unauthorized connections and makes necessary corrections and reports irregularities for necessary action.
• Install water meters on customer premises including remote registers and wires to meters.
• Tests, cleans, and repairs water meters.
• Maintains various records such as daily logbook of meters, maintenance book and curb stop location book.
• Install hydrant meters.
• Utilize company designated devices, equipment, and software platforms to record and maintain reports and records, including obtaining and recording spatial data related to the collection system.
• Taps, maintains, and repairs water mains and maintains and repairs fire hydrants.
• Installs and repairs valves and pipes.
• Assists wastewater collection personnel in maintaining wastewater manholes, collection lines, lift stations and generators, and plants.
• Responsible for maintenance and upkeep of assigned vehicle.
• Required to perform periodic stand-by duties as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education And/or Experience

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• An acceptable combination of training in a related field or possession of a Class I, II, or III Water Distribution Operator and/or Wastewater Collection & Maintenance certification.
• Possess mechanical aptitude and ability.
• Ability to compute simple mathematics.
• Ability to communicate and establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the public.
  
  

Language Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend simple to complex instructions, short correspondence, and memos presented either written or orally.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
  
  

Certification, Testing and Examination

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Must possess a South Dakota Class A CDL with a tanker endorsement within 180 days of hire.
• Possession of Class I, II, or III Water Distribution Operator and/or Wastewater Collection & Maintenance certification.
• Other such testing as deemed necessary by Brookings Municipal Utilities.
  
  

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

• Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; speak; hear; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Required to actively listen and communicate with supervisor, peers and customers.
• Frequently required to bend, kneel, crawl and stoop.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, distant vision and peripheral vision.
• Excellent hand/eye coordination is required for this position.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move over 100 pounds.
  
  

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, elevated work surfaces, and extreme cold.
• Position involves regular contact with other employees and members of the public.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually mild to moderate.
  
  

Typical Performance Requirements

The performance standards described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee performing the essential functions of this position. These are largely based on industry standards for the position.

• Employee is expected to meet performance standards communicated by the supervisor.
• Employee is required to adhere to the guidelines presented in the Personnel Policy Manual.
  
  

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign the duties and responsibilities of this job at any time.

2/15/2024

Date Approved